Yikes!!!

Would you try another book from James Franco and/or James Franco?

Of course. Even Shakespeare wrote a few clangers.

Has Actors Anonymous turned you off from other books in this genre?

Nope. There might be a gem in there somewhere, I just haven't encountered one yet.

Did James Franco do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Were there other characters? It was all too monodull altogether.

PS: In my opinion, James Franco is an excellent actor but it would take the Holy Spirit to bring this book to life.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I respect James Franco for trying. He's very handsome.

Any additional comments?

Perhaps James Franco should take his audience more into account the next time he writes a book. Junky films are one thing - they're easy to watch and wash off, but junky books are another. They're not as forgivable. I don't like discovering that I have wasted time,effort, imagination, and understanding into worthless, self-absorbed crap that ultimately takes me for a fool. No, thank you.

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Where does Actors Anonymous rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Really explores darker themes then I'm used to hearing, bold too.

Who was your favorite character and why?

James franco really spoke from the heart with emotion and charisma. I really respect him as an actor and a filmmaker

Have you listened to any of James Franco’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

this one was a first aside from his film

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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I couldn't even finish.

What disappointed you about Actors Anonymous?

It was boring, actually. I thought it would be a fascinating insight into the mind of an actor or Hollywood, but it seemed so stereotpyical, almost like what non-actors imagine the industry to be like.The scene of raping a girl from the perspective of the rapist is super disturbing, and I can't help but wonder and feel icky at the question of whether it's autobiographical.

What could James Franco have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

If there was variety in the characters, true stories, and less misogyny and racism, I might have enjoyed it more.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

James Franco comes across as so arrogant in this writing, and his voice didn't help.

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Straight out of the fantasy factory.

If you could sum up Actors Anonymous in three words, what would they be?

far out there.`

What other book might you compare Actors Anonymous to and why?

unlike any other and i think thats the point

What about James Franco’s performance did you like?

he was himself

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

haha the whole book is pretty out there.
it changed me for about a week

Any additional comments?

just look inside a normal life for a kid of his situation

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Confused and uneven

This book is a series of vignettes. I'd call them short stories but they don't have proper endings. Perhaps they come together at the end to provide a proper ending but I didn't get that far so I wouldn't know.

The vignettes star different folk, but are all told in the first person. The narration is good but its the author and it sound like he's telling us stories of his life which makes for a bit of confusion when suddenly he's a girl and all.

The first couple of stories flirt with edginess and then it turned into Gay porn. If the book was good I would have continued simply out of curiosity but it wasn't really good enough and started sounding like forced edginess at that point so I put it down (or deleted it).

James Franco has potential as a writer, no doubt, but it wasn't for me.

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Tnoroughly distasteful and self-absorbed

Would you try another book from James Franco and/or James Franco?

No I wouldn't read anything this self-absorbed and semi-educated author would decide to inflict on the public.

What was most disappointing about James Franco’s story?

Because of his biography, I expected a literate, informed story. This author is so self-absorbed and arrogant that I winced constantly. If these stories reflect his outlook on life, I would travel half-way around the world to avoid having to listen or read about him in the future.

Would you listen to another book narrated by James Franco?

No....

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

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Destined to he a classic!

Intelligent and witty. Filled with Profound expressions and insight. A thoughtful and honest reflection. Represents this generation well. One of the best books I have listened to on Audible.

It sure is something.....

Personally I found the book to be a rollercoaster entertainment wise. It would have me interested then bored, then interested, then board etc etc.

The format of the book is strange, it does have a format but it's also a mess, and I there were a few times I was pretty confused regarding the consistency of the stories.

It could simply be the artistic direction the author wishes to take it in. Just a hunch, it's all James hidden in alter egos haha. Still I did find a lot I could relate to, inner darkness, inner truths, things we keep hidden. I don't judge.

I was hoping there would be more in regards to acting though since I am also on the same path, but I'll take it for what it is.

Should have stayed anonymous

When the author is reading his own work, you generally should expect some emotion behind the presentation. Franco is a good actor with laudable credits under his belt, so the presentation her is a bit of a disappointment. The story lines are hard to follow and ultimately a bit confusing.
Is it one story? Many stories? It is hard to tell how some of the episodes go together. I suppose that may be because of the reading itself.
The story is certainly different. Unique might be a good word. Some may be drawn to the quirky story of the life and lack of success for some actors.

amazing.

could not stop listening.
franco is a genius.
narrated perfectly, great plot, an overall outstanding book